Otago · Hiking

Mt Crichton Loop Track

A 4.2-mile loop in Otago, New Zealand.

4.3 mi
loop
1,452 ft
climb
2,069 ft
high point
Loop
route

Mt Crichton Loop Track is a 4.2-mile loop in Otago, New Zealand, inside Mount Crichton Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,210 ft and 2,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,450 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Queenstown, about 6.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Home Hill, Jessie Peak and Wedge Peak. For camping, Twelve Mile Delta Campsite and Beach Point At Walter Peak Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mt Crichton Loop Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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